Bodrum Cruise Port Wraps Up 2024 Season with Record-Breaking Passenger Numbers
Bodrum Cruise Port celebrated a record-breaking 2024 season, hosting over 256,000 passengers. With 121 cruise calls already planned for 2025, the port continues to shine as a leading cruise destination in the Eastern Mediterranean. Bodrum Cruise Port closed its 2024 season with a record 256,000+ passengers, including 10 first-time ship visits. Discover how the port is setting new standards in cruise tourism and gearing up for another record-breaking year in 2025.
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Bodrum Cruise Port Wraps Up 2024 Season with Record-Breaking Passenger Numbers
Hosting Over 256,000 Passengers, Bodrum Cruise Port Sets the Stage for a Stellar 2025 Season
2024: A Year of Unprecedented Growth for Bodrum Cruise Port
Bodrum Cruise Port, part of the portfolio of the world’s largest cruise port operator, Global Ports Holding, closed its 2024 season with record numbers. Hosting a total of 98 cruise ships and 118,083 cruise passengers, the port also facilitated 722 ferry trips, serving an additional 138,851 ferry passengers. This brought the total number of passengers to over 256,000, marking a significant achievement for the port.
The season began on April 7, 2024, with the arrival of Silver Spirit and concluded with the same ship on November 8, 2024.
First-Time Visitors: 10 Cruise Ships Dock in Bodrum
As one of Turkey’s most sought-after tourism destinations, Bodrum welcomed 10 cruise ships for the first time this year, including:
- Crystal Symphony (Crystal Cruises)
- Marella Discovery (Marella Cruises)
- Seven Seas Grandeur (Regent Seven Seas Cruises)
- Costa Fortuna (Costa Crociere)
- Norwegian Getaway (Norwegian Cruise Lines)
- Silver Whisper and Silver Ray (Silversea Cruises)
- MSC Explora I (MSC Explora Journeys)
- Explorer of the Seas (Royal Caribbean Cruises)
- Astoria Grande (Aquilion Shipping)
These ships were welcomed with festive performances by the Bodrum Band and bid farewell with enchanting violin recitals, leaving a lasting impression on passengers and crew alike.
Looking Ahead: Record Predictions for 2025
Preparations for the 2025 season are already underway. Global Ports Holding’s Eastern Mediterranean Ports Director Aziz Güngör shared promising insights:
“Bodrum Cruise Port is becoming increasingly popular as a cruise destination, thanks to our high operational standards and robust infrastructure. For 2025, we already have 121 cruise ship calls scheduled, and we anticipate another record-breaking year.”
Güngör emphasized that Bodrum’s growing reputation as a premier cruise destination is supported by its ability to host new ships every year.
Why Bodrum Cruise Port Stands Out
Bodrum Cruise Port’s commitment to excellence has positioned it as a top choice for cruise operators and passengers alike. Its state-of-the-art facilities, seamless operations, and the unique charm of Bodrum make it a standout destination in the Eastern Mediterranean cruise tourism market.
